Product Specifications

desktop productivity
networked
managed document services ready
OFFICE SOLUTIONS

At-a-Glance

Robust performance

Excellent paper handling

> Up to 21-ppm printing (Color/BW, Letter)

> Up to 550-sheet maximum paper

> Standard UFR II, PCL 5c/6, and

Adobe PostScript 3

Compact Duplex Printing

Up to 8.5" x 14"
Up to 600 x 600 dpi

> Standard 768MB RAM

> Auto-duplexing

> Fast warm-up time, 29 seconds or less

> Output Tray Full Detection

> Fast first-print time, 16 seconds or less

Exceptional usability
> User-friendly 5-line LCD display panel
> Front-mount USB port for

Color

capacity
> 50-sheet stack bypass tray

memory media print

> Toner status display
> Dedicated Job Cancel button
> Support for Canon imageWARE

Enterprise Management Console

Remarkable connectivity
and management
> Consistent management tools with

imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFP systems

> Standard Ethernet and USB 2.0

Hi-Speed ports
> Remote diagnostics and updates

for maximum uptime

> Device Link with imageRUNNER

ADVANCE MFPs
> Embedded MEAP brings MFP

workflows to the desktop printer

Color imageRUNNER LBP5280

Vibrant color and crisp black-and-white output.

Fast operation, compact size, and user friendly for all.
Ready for Managed Document Services
and Fleet Support

Compact desktop performance

If you're looking for a device that extends the benefits

for small corporate workgroups and small offices needing a

of managed document services down to the desktop,

color desktop print solution. Leveraging Canons patented

then look no further. Managing imageRUNNER LBP

RAPID Fusing System and revolutionary short vertical paper

printers and MFP devices is easy with imageWARE

path, this model produces vibrant color and monochrome

Enterprise Management Console software. Administrators

documents at up to 21 ppm (LTR), while also automatically

can remotely monitor the status of an entire fleet of MFPs and

duplexing to save paper. Its compact size saves space, and

printers across the network to help maintain uptime for users.

its low energy consumptionjust 1W in Deep Sleep Mode

The Color imageRUNNER LBP5280 model has been designed

saves electrical costs. The optional paper cassette allows for

to fully integrate with imageWARE Remote, allowing your

up to 550 total sheets for longer runs of multiple paper types.

Canon Authorized Dealer to proactively and securely monitor

Canons innovative paper-level sensor proactively prevents

usage, relay status, and even remotely update firmware,

problems by detecting when the output tray is full, and then

saving your business valuable time and resources.

automatically resumes printing when the tray is emptied.

Uncomplicated operation

Flexible printing options

Users will appreciate the clarity of the 5-line LCD display and

Support for UFR II, PCL5c/6, and Adobe PostScript 3 is

intuitive control panel of the Color imageRUNNER LBP5280

standard on the color imageRUNNER LBP5280 model,

model. The distinctive panel features on-screen navigation

giving you the flexibility to choose how to produce your

to facilitate device setup as well as animations to help

documents. UFR II is optimized to produce high-speed

guide operations. Replacing the all-in-one toner and drum

output by automatically sharing processing tasks

cartridge is also simplejust tug the handle to open the

between the desktop computer and the printer. Adobe

front access panel. Reloading paper is easier, too, with an

PostScript 3 support delivers true rasterization of PS3

auto-sensing tray.* Easily print PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or XPS files

print data, particularly useful for design, publishing,

without a computer via the standard front-mount USB port.

education, and healthcare businesses. Canons print driver

And enjoy secure follow-me print release from Canons

architecture and intuitive layout are highly consistent for

powerful uniFLOW solution via an embedded MEAP

all driver types throughout the entire imageRUNNER and

integrationno release station required. A unique

imageRUNNER ADVANCE line, simplifying use and ensuring

integration with imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFP devices lets

a familiar user experience across different Canon systems.

you route in-bound faxes to your Color imageRUNNER

The Color imageRUNNER LBP5280 model is ready for

LBP5280 printer, saving time and reducing fax lines.

business with support for multiple platforms including Citrix

The Color imageRUNNER LBP5280 printer is the ideal choice

and SAP. The available Barcode Print Kit supports a wide

variety of bar codes, while the optional SD Card adds support
for Encrypted Secured Print and onboard document storage.

* Available on the optional Paper Feeder PF-45 cassette.

Product Specifications
Main Unit
Type
Desktop Laser Printer
Printing Method
Electrophoto Method
(RAPID Fusing System)
Developing System
Contact Developing System
Standard PDL
UFR II, PCL 5c/6, Adobe Postscript 3
Power Supply
120-127V, 60Hz
Plug
NEMA 5-15P
Memory
Standard:

768MB RAM

CPU
ARMII-528MHz + ARM9-264MHz
Interface Connections
Shared 10/100/1000Base-TX (RJ-45)
Other Interface
USB Hi-Speed x1
USB (Host) x2
User Interface
LCD 22 Characters x 5 Line, 8 LED
Indicators, 12 Operation Keys
Print Speed (BW, Color)
21 ppm (Letter)

Warm-Up Time
29 Seconds or Less

Weight
Approx. 49.4 lb. (22.4kg)*

First-Print Time
16 Seconds or Less

Power Consumption (Approx., Average)

Operating: 440W
Standby: 22W
Deep Sleep
Mode:
1W

Resolution
Print: UFR II, PCL 5c/6, PS 3:
600 x 600 dpi
2400 Equivalent
x 600 dpi
Engine:
600 x 600 dpi
Halftone: 256 Gradations
(Continuous-Tone)
Print Drivers
UFR II, PCL 5c/6, Adobe PS3:
Windows (XP/Windows Vista/
Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/
Server 2008 R2/Small Business Server
2011), Windows Terminal Servers
(Server 2008/Server 2008 R2), Small
Business Server 2011, Microsoft Failover
Cluster (Windows Server 2003/Server
2003 R2/Server 2008/Server 2008
R2), Citrix (Presentation Server 4.5,
XenApp 5.0/6.0/6.5, XenDesktop
2.0/2.1/3.0/4.0/5.0/5.5), Macintosh
(OS X 10.4.9 or later) (UFR II/PS only),
VMware (vSphere 4/5), SAP (PCL/PS only)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
13-5/8" x 16-5/16" x 19-3/4"
(350mm x 414mm x 499mm)
Installation Space (H x W x D)
13-5/8" x 16-5/16" x 42-1/8"
(350mm x 414mm x 1069mm)
(when Multi-Purpose Tray is extended)

Paper Handling
Paper Output: Face-down
Output
Approx. 125 Sheets
Capacity:

Duplexing: Standard Automatic
Trayless Duplexing
(Legal, Letter)
Toner (Estimated Yield)
Black/Starter: 3,400 Pages/1,200 Pages**
YMC/Starter: 2,900 Pages/1,400 Pages**

Paper Sources
Standard: 250-sheet Paper Cassette
(20 lb. Bond)
50-sheet Multi-Purpose
Tray
Optional: 250-sheet Paper Cassette
Maximum:
550 Sheets

Paper Feeder Unit PF-701

(Optional)
Paper Sizes:









Cassette
Capacity:

Paper Sizes
Cassettes:
Legal, Letter, Executive,

Statement, Foolscap,

Index Card, Envelope

DL, Envelope COM-10,

Envelope ISO-C5,

Envelope ISO-B5, and

Envelope Monarch,

Custom Sizes (Width:

4-1/8" to 8-1/2"; Length:

5-7/8" to 14")
Multi-Purpose Letter, Executive,
Tray:
Statement, Foolscap,

Index Card, Custom Sizes

(Width: 3" to 8-1/2";

Length: 5" to 14")
Maximum Size: Legal (8-1/2" x 14")

Legal, Letter, Executive,

Statement, Foolscap,
Index Card, Envelope
DL, Envelope COM-10,
Envelope ISO-C5,
Envelope ISO-B5, and
Envelope Monarch,
Custom Sizes (Width:
4-1/8" to 8-1/2"; Length:
5-7/8" to 14")
250 Sheets (20 lb. Bond)

Dimensions (H x W x D)
4-15/16" x 16-1/8" x 20-1/2"
(115mm x 409mm x 520mm)
Weight
Approx. 12.1 lb.(4kg)

Paper Weight
Cassettes: 16 lb. Bond to 43 lb. Bond
(60 - 163g/m2)
Multi-Purpose 16 lb. Bond to 47 lb. Bond
Tray: 
(60 - 176g/m2)

Other Optional Accessories

SD Card-B1 (8GB)
Barcode Printing Kit-F1

* Excluding the CRG.

** Toner cartridge yield in accordance

with ISO/IEC 19798.

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